The Wounded Man

The Wounded Man

Out of the Shadows.

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Release Date

5/25/1983

Runtime

110 mins

Overview

Henri is a lonely, isolated young man who lets no one get close to him. He meets a street hustler and comes out of his shell, going 180 degrees into gay obsession. Though he has yet to physically approach the object of his affection, Henri builds up so much unrequited lust that it explodes with horrible results.

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

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Revenue

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A psychological descent into the violent darker side of desire, following a man's spiraling obsession with an unattainable lover that builds toward inevitable tragedy. The film charts the dangerous territory between longing and madness with unsettling precision.

Mood

TenseDread-soakedClaustrophobic

Themes

ObsessionLoveIdentityIsolation

Tone

Bleak

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticHigh-contrast

Structure

Single location

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